Minimalism in Architecture, Origin, and Context

There are a lot of publications defining what minimalism is, when it started as an architecture movement and what influenced it. In general it is believed that minimalism is a 20th, 21st century movement that was influenced by Japanese architecture, Mies Van Der Rohe,             De Stijl…etc It stands for pure forms, no decoration for …

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50 Shades of White

White, Pure, Clean, Simple, and Classy… Everywhere one turns these days, it’s white or light,  We‘re already the middle of the year, Summer is turning to  Autumn and White products are the trend; they are everywhere you look; White Interiors, White Clothes, White Cars, White, White, White. Is White the New Black? Black has been the dominant colour for ages, …

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Cool,Warm, or in between?

Architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe described Minimalism as “ Less is more” but is it really? When a space is designed minimalistically, “less” often is less A minimal space is often associated with clean, sleek and clear lines, or a very “open” space in other words with elements of  furniture sparsely used  to create an impression. “Minimalism” is a …

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